Facebook Developers a major update to Facebook Messenger that is said to make the program faster and more convenient. The current 2019 is said to be a period of dramatic change for the program. The company said that the new version will focus on data privacy.
At the same time, it is noted that if a social network were created today, they would start with a messaging system. This will be implemented as part of the Lightspeed project, which implies faster program launch and less installation space. It is stated that the application will start in 2 seconds and take up less than 30 MB of space. This will be achieved through rewritten code, that is, the program, in fact, will be new.
Promised changes and the very structure of the application. For example, there will be a search function for various materials related to those people with whom you communicate the most. True, it is not yet clear how this will be combined with the protection of information, because in this way you can find a lot of data, including compromising ones. Also promised a new opportunity to simultaneously watch videos with other users.
At the same time, Messenger Desktop clients for Windows and macOS will receive similar functions, although desktop versions will be released later. Release dates have not yet been specified.
Earlier information about the partial merger between Messenger and the main Facebook app. We are talking about the transfer of test chats. File transfer and voice as well as video communication are expected to remain the prerogative of the messenger.
Source: 3dnews.ru